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Monday, January 09, 2012

Winter Coastal Birding

The winter coastal birding this past weekend produced a total of 54 species over three days, with a number of quite rare and sought after birds.

Sunday in Newburyport, I added a life bird with the way-out-of-range Cassin's Kingbird which has been present for several weeks. Good looks, but the photos, while recognizable, are not any which I care to post.

Other highlights included King Eider, Common Murre, Razorbill, Snowy Owl, and Rough-legged Hawk, all distant birds with no photo opportunities.

Saturday I guided a group from Southeastern Audubon, so did no photography. Friday and Sunday were unusual for the coast in winter - sunny, mild, great light (I love the rich, low light during the winter, but it is not a common commodity).